Planner /Planning Trainee (Development Management) - ABC13816

Aberdeen City Council; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Aberdeen City Council in Aberdeen is seeking a Planning Trainee or Planner to join the Development Management team at Marischal College. The role involves developing and implementing land use and transport planning within a triad of teams, handling a challenging caseload of planning applications.

The post offers a fixed-term, full-time contract for one year, with potential progression to Planner level upon achieving RTPI membership. A strong analytical and communication skill set is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Planning or a related discipline.
• Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of planning applications.
• Work within Development Management Team and coordinate with Master planning, Design and Conservation Team.
• Assist in processing and determining planning applications.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Negotiation

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Planning or related discipline

Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute

Job description

Job Purpose:

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Location: Marischal College,
Duration: Fixed Term, Full Time ,1 year

Roles that require PVG Membership

Please note that with effect from 1 April 2023, where a role requires PVG membership, candidates will be required to meet the cost of the PVG membership. This applies only to roles with a full time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above. (Teaching roles and jobs at Grade 10 and above (currently £30,030 per annum / £16.50 per hour))

The Council will pay for the PVG membership cost initially, either £18 for existing PVG scheme members, or £59 for non-members, and this cost will be deducted from an employee's first FULL month's salary payment.

Job purpose/about the role

Responsible to a Team Leader as part of a team caring for the built and natural environment and creating the conditions for growth for Aberdeen through the development and implementation of an up-to-date and long-term land use and transportation planning framework and related matters to comply with statutory requirements.

There are three sub teams in Development Management, two teams manage planning applications (the major applications team and the applications team) and the third team delivers masterplan, design and conservation services. This post will be in the applications team. The Development Management Planning Application Teams are responsible for, amongst other things: the management of the processing and determination of planning and other related applications.

The post holder will be responsible for a challenging and diverse caseload of planning applications as part of the Development Management Team which also includes the Master planning, Design and Conservation Team.

Appointment will either be at Planning Trainee level (£30,030 - 32,597 pa) or Planner level (£41,442 - £46,829 pa) dependent on qualifications and experience. Progress to Planner level is possible on achieving RTPI membership.

The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:

Planning Trainee - Degree (or equivalent) in Planning or a related discipline (eg. Geography, Environmental Studies, Architecture, Urban Design etc);

Planner - Degree (or equivalent) in Planning or a related discipline (eg. Geography, Environmental Studies, Architecture, Urban Design etc); and

Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute

The postholder is able to demonstrate:

• Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills;
• Workload planning;
• Negotiation and Mediation;
• Working in partnership
• Ability to work well with colleagues to achieve objectives.

About Us

Please see the Job Profile for further details.

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• have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 (all jobs)
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• are aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships)
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• are New Scots aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships

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